Nils Sandstrom
Nils Sandstrom at J H Barkau & Sons Cedarville
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Nils Sandstrom

Salesman-Cedarville Store

J H Barkau & Sons Cedarville

200 North Stephenson Street
Cedarville, IL 61013

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4.9
309 Reviews

I was voted 2017 Best Car Salesperson by the Freeport Journal! I was born-and-raised here in Freeport and I have a beautiful wife and two great children. I have been selling cars for the last 31 years and have loved every second of it. I enjoy meeting new people and working hard to ensure that they are completely satisfied with their Vehicle purchase. I'm very involved in the community and serve as a member of Kiwanis International, Knights of Columbus, Eagles Club, Kiwanis and Elks Club. Contact me if you are looking for a great car buying experience!

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31 yrs, 2 mos

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37 yrs, 9 mos

4.9

309 Reviews

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309 Reviews of Nils Sandstrom

May 10, 2024

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What a wonderful surprise today! ! Very happy with everyone at Barkau. Thank you. Loving the Elantra!! More

by haleyc83
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May 10, 2024

J H Barkau & Sons Cedarville responded

Congrats on your new Elantra! We love surprises like these, and we're so happy the team at Barkau could make yours a wonderful one. We appreciate you choosing us, and we hope you enjoy cruising around in your new Elantra!

May 09, 2024

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Everyone was very nice and helpful . We liked watching TV and eating. Coffee cake. I didn’t expect new tires and sunroof thank you More

by Alewis60518Aud
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Other Employees Tagged: Tim Border, Chad Piefer

May 10, 2024

J H Barkau & Sons Cedarville responded

That sounds like a fantastic car buying experience! It's great to hear our team was friendly and helpful, and that the amenities like the TV, coffee cake, and snacks made your visit enjoyable. The new tires and sunroof sound like amazing bonuses too! We bet you're thrilled with your new car. Thanks for choosing JH Barkau & Sons

May 09, 2024

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Best place to buy a car! Mr. Sandstrom showed me cars that would fit perfectly for what I was looking for. There was a good selection of cars. No pressure to buy any one o More

by johnmcintosh811
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May 10, 2024

J H Barkau & Sons Cedarville responded

Absolutely thrilled to hear about your experience at JH Barkau & Sons! It sounds like Mr. Sandstrom really listened to your needs and helped you find the perfect car. We take pride in our pressure-free sales approach and wide selection of vehicles. Thanks for the recommendation, and we look forward to seeing you again in the future!

May 07, 2024

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Thank you JH Barkau for helping our family pick a nice vehicle. Special thanks to Nils and Adam we appreciate you! More

by jermonehall
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Other Employees Tagged: Adam Sherman, Korey Korosec

May 10, 2024

J H Barkau & Sons Cedarville responded

That's fantastic to hear! We strive to make finding the perfect vehicle a smooth and enjoyable experience for families. A big thanks to Nils and Adam for their dedication to helping you out. We appreciate you choosing JH Barkau & Sons, and congratulations on your new ride!

May 01, 2024

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Great service will be back again we love the truck just ask for mr nils More

by 1891mosin
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May 02, 2024

J H Barkau & Sons Cedarville responded

We're so happy to hear you had a fantastic experience and love your new truck! Your kind words about our service mean a lot to the entire team, and we'll be sure to pass them on to Mr. Nils. We're thrilled you'll be back, and the next time you visit, just ask for Mr. Nils again – he'll be happy to assist you!

April 27, 2024

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Always professional and attentive to detail. Very good at understanding what our needs were. Thankyou. More

by eoteach
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May 02, 2024

J H Barkau & Sons Cedarville responded

We couldn't agree more with your assessment! Professionalism and attention to detail are core values at our dealership, and we're so glad it translated into a positive experience for you. Thank you for acknowledging our team's ability to understand your needs – that's what we strive for with every customer. We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again in the future!

April 19, 2024

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We finally decided to upgrade our 2008 vehicle. Our salesman, Nils, was extremely helpful, personable and knowledgeable. When we finally chose our vehicle, the staff was also friendly and streaml More

by jwichman72
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Other Employees Tagged: Louis Lorenz and Matt Meyers

Apr 25, 2024

J H Barkau & Sons Cedarville responded

Thanks for the awesome review! Sounds like Nils and the crew knocked it out of the park for you. Huge congrats on the new ride – and sounds like it was time for an upgrade!

April 17, 2024

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Smooth, fast, to the point. He pointed out airbag light and said they get it handled More

by anear
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Other Employees Tagged: Chad Piefer , Couy barkau, Louis Lorenz

Apr 19, 2024

J H Barkau & Sons Cedarville responded

Now that's how you get it done! Sounds like Tim wasted no time and made the process super efficient. Transparency is key, so good on him for pointing out the airbag light and assuring you they'd take care of it. In and out with a new car, problem identified and addressed – that's a win in our book! Thanks for choosing Barkau's, and kudos to Tim for making it such a smooth transaction. Drive safe!

April 15, 2024

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Great service, and friendly environment. We appreciate the patience they gave us while we got two vehicles from them . Thanks again More

by britneyschmitz892
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Apr 19, 2024

J H Barkau & Sons Cedarville responded

That's awesome to hear! We take pride in creating a friendly atmosphere where everyone feels comfortable browsing and making decisions. Double the thanks to you for choosing Barkau's twice – that means a lot! Our team is definitely patient and understanding, and we're happy they could help you find the perfect vehicles for your needs. If there's ever anything else you need in the future, don't hesitate to swing by – you're always welcome at Barkau's!

March 31, 2024

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Thank you for a flawless, easy process every time! The entire Team is great to work with and knowledgeable. Special shout out to Nils for being available any time we've reached out! More

by S Perkins
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Apr 05, 2024

J H Barkau & Sons Cedarville responded

We're thrilled to hear every visit has been a flawless, easy ride. That's a testament to the whole team's dedication to smooth sailing (or should we say, smooth shifting?). A special shoutout to Nils for always being there when you need him!

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